Car statistics
How many Skoda Rapids are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 21,491 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 20,239 Skoda Rapids licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,068 declared off the road (SORN). That is 15.2% fewer than the peak of 23,854 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 880 |
| 1995 | 690 |
| 1996 | 562 |
| 1997 | 467 |
| 1998 | 367 |
| 1999 | 270 |
| 2000 | 175 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 220 |
| 2013 | 3,866 |
| 2014 | 10,072 |
| 2015 | 13,702 |
| 2016 | 17,736 |
| 2017 | 21,350 |
| 2018 | 23,430 |
| 2019 | 23,854 |
| 2020 | 23,102 |
| 2021 | 22,986 |
| 2022 | 22,585 |
| 2023 | 21,985 |
| 2024 | 21,311 |
| 2025 | 20,459 |
| 2026 | 20,239 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 72.6% of Skoda Rapid MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Skoda Rapids tested pass 72.8% of the time, so the Skoda Rapid does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 73.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Skoda Rapid | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 79.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 73.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 68.9% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Skoda Rapid fails its MOT, appearing on 41.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.7% of Skoda Rapid tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.8% |
| Tyres | 28.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.6% |
| Brakes | 20.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.3% |
| Visibility | 9.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.3% |
| Steering | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Skoda Rapid failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 17.5% of 5,896 failed tests. 58.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 17.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.6% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 8.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.0% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.3% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 6.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7% |
| Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn Brakes | 4.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 15.3% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 15.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 11.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.6% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
6 years of the Skoda Rapid, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (68.5% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (75.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 3,032 | 68.5% |
| 2014 | 6,213 | 5,377 | 69.2% |
| 2015 | 3,645 | 3,132 | 71.0% |
| 2016 | 4,246 | 4,210 | 73.9% |
| 2017 | 3,790 | 3,991 | 75.3% |
| 2018 | 1,971 | 2,174 | 78.5% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Skoda Rapid covers 8,006 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 8,613 |
| 8–10 years | 8,352 |
| 11–14 years | 7,340 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Skoda Rapids for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 6,414 in 2014. In 2025, 6 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 211 |
| ’13 | 4,256 |
| ’14 | 6,414 |
| ’15 | 3,582 |
| ’16 | 4,623 |
| ’17 | 4,249 |
| ’18 | 2,256 |
| ’19 | 510 |
| ’20 | 5 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 4 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 6 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 21,620 Skoda Rapids licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 48.0% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 23.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 46.8% in 2014 to 23.6%. Diesels made up 45.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 30.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 10,373 licensed | 48.0% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 5,113 licensed | 23.6% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 3,382 licensed | 15.6% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 1,523 licensed | 7.0% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 1,228 licensed | 5.7% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 10,370 | 48.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 5,043 | 23.3% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 3,382 | 15.6% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 1,523 | 7.0% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 1,201 | 5.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 45.8% | 46.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 46.5% | 44.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 48.3% | 38.6% | 0.0% | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 47.5% | 33.9% | 4.5% | 8.5% |
| 2018 | 44.6% | 30.9% | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 43.6% | 29.8% | 13.2% | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 44.6% | 28.5% | 13.7% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 44.9% | 27.9% | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 45.3% | 27.3% | 14.3% | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 46.0% | 26.3% | 14.7% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 46.9% | 25.1% | 15.1% | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 48.0% | 23.6% | 15.6% | 7.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| 2015 | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| 2016 | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| 2017 | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| 2018 | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| 2019 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| 2020 | 64.0% | 36.0% |
| 2021 | 64.6% | 35.4% |
| 2022 | 65.2% | 34.7% |
| 2023 | 66.4% | 33.6% |
| 2024 | 67.8% | 32.2% |
| 2025 | 69.5% | 30.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Skoda Rapid from 2013 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2013 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 46.3 to 78.5 mpg, with CO2 of 94 to 137 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 61.4–62.8 | 103–107 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 5 |
| 1.2 petrol | 46.3–60.1 | 107–137 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 23 |
| 1.4 petrol | 48.7–58.9 | 114–134 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 10 |
| 1.4 diesel | 68.9–78.5 | 94–108 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| 1.6 diesel | 62.8–74.3 | 99–118 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 26 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Skoda Rapid since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 2 September 2026.
All 6 Skoda Rapid recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Skoda Rapid. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Rapid | 20,239 | −4.0% | 1,068 | 237 | Petrol |
| Skoda Fabia | 241,418 | −0.9% | 15,811 | 31 | Petrol |
| Skoda Octavia | 211,854 | −2.1% | 20,288 | 37 | Diesel |
| Skoda Karoq | 96,745 | +10.5% | 425 | 100 | Petrol |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 76,925 | +16.8% | 501 | 114 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 21,307 Rapid records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 21,491 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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